i guess the subject sums it up, but i added an id to the nid but i'm really having trouble with the java script.
i tried using the forms plugin for jQuery but looks like there might have to be some ajax stuff to build also.
also tried adding an array to the returned $product from uc_attribute_form_alter and its helper function, but that seems to not even show up anywhere but $form which is no help once the node is rendered.
any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.